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Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

4.82 from 27 votes

Air fryer chicken cutlets turn out crispy, golden, juicy and delicious – perfect with veggies, over salads, with pasta, and more.

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 16

marinade time: 1

Total Time: 1 36

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, American-Italian

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 8-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup Italian dressing
3/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (homemade or store bought)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese)
1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
1 large egg (beaten)
olive oil spray

Instructions

Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets. Pound to make 1/4 inch thick.
In a shallow bowl, season with salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and marinade with Italian dressing at least 1 hour (the longer the better).
Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl. Place egg in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken into the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a work surface and spray both sides with oil.
In a single layer, in batches if needed, transfer the cutlets to the air fryer basket and air fryer 400F 4 minutes until the top is golden, then flip and spray the other side, air fry another 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

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Notes

Note: Nutrition info reflects 1 tbsp crumbs that get tossed, and 1 tbsp dressing left after marinating which gets tossed

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutlet, Calories: 268kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 30.5g, Fat: 9.5g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 131.5mg, Sodium: 743mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 2g

- WW Points: 4

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